Pleth Variability Index in Pulmonary Embolism

Completed

• Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism

• Registration Number: NCT06508112
• Lead Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University

Brief Summary

Pulmonary embolism(PE) is a ventilation/perfusion disorder caused by obstruction of the pulmonary artery, usually by a thrombus. The Pleth Variability Index(PVI) is a continuous, noninvasive indicator of dynamic perfusion index changes in photoplethysmography that occur in at least one respiratory cycle. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic and mortality indicator role of PVI in patients with PE, hypothesizing that PVI could serve as a valuable guide in this disease where perfusion impairment is fundamental.

Based on our study, we determined that PVI could be a non-invasive, rapid, and objective tool for predicting disease progression and mortality in PE patients in the emergency department. Our study is the first to evaluate the PVI in PE.

Detailed Description

Pulmonary embolism(PE) is a ventilation/perfusion disorder caused by obstruction of the pulmonary artery, usually by a thrombus. The Pleth Variability Index(PVI) is a continuous, noninvasive indicator of dynamic perfusion index(PI) changes in photoplethysmography that occur in at least one respiratory cycle. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic and mortality indicator role of PVI in patients with PE, hypothesizing that PVI could serve as a valuable guide in this disease where perfusion impairment is fundamental.

In the emergency department, data were recorded for patients over 18 years of age diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, demographic data, risk scores and measurements. PVI and PI values were analyzed across different scoring systems, hospitalization statuses, and mortality groups. A survival analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of PVI and PI on 1-year mortality in patients. The study was assessed with the STROBE checklist.

A total of 49 patients were included in this prospective, single-center study. The PVI value was significantly higher, whereas the PI value was significantly lower in the exitus group compared to the living group (p=0.027, p=0.011). The area under the curve values for PVI, pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score, and PI were determined to be 0.714, 0.820, and 0.745, respectively. It was observed that the negative predictive value of PESI was 100%, while the positive predictive value of PVI was the highest at 53.5%. In the. The mean survival time was significantly shorter for patients with PVI \>40 and PI \<1.9 (p=0.001, p=0.002). An increase in PVI was associated with a 4.04-fold increase in the risk of death (HR: 5.04, 95% CI: 1.50-16.92, p=0.009).

PVI can be considered a noninvasive, rapid, and objective tool for predicting the course and mortality of the disease in PE patients in the emergency department. Our study is the first to evaluate the PVI in PE.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-03-31
• Study Completion: 2024-06-01
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-12
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-18
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

• To be over 18 years old
• Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism

Exclusion Criteria

• patients had asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
• patients had acute decompensated heart failure
• patients were pregnant
• patient was under 18 years old

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pleth Variability Index: A Potential New Marker for Predicting the Mortality of Pulmonary Embolism?	1 year	PVI can be considered a noninvasive, rapid, and objective tool for predicting the course and mortality of the disease in PE patients in the emergency department.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine; 🇹🇷 Isparta, Turkey